Patents by Inventor Henry A. Elmore

Henry A. Elmore has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20140131532
    Abstract: A stabilizing device that will secure extension ladder to the roof of a house. Device is compact and light in weight and permanently installs on ladder. The core components of the invention are arm assemblies with pivoting feet, connecting point for chain and bracket for clamp storage, a connecting chain, and modified hold down clamps. Configuration is as follows: Arm assemblies with pivoting feet attach (bolt) directly to ladder, the pivoting feet will self-adjust to the pitch of the roof. The modified hold down clamps that are attached to the arms by a very short chain, are then clamped to the lowest run of shingles. It should be further noted that the pivoting feet are adjustable to allow ladder to be placed at a roof gable, also note that the feet and clamps are padded at the shingle contact point to enhance grip and prevent shingle damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Henry A. Elmore